Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Vegetables
  4. Pickled cucumber
  5. Compare
  6. Pickled cucumber vs. Red leaf lettuce

Pickled cucumber vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Pickled cucumber and Red leaf lettuce different?

  • Pickled cucumber is richer in Copper, while Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Red leaf lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin K 78% more than Pickled cucumber.
  • Pickled cucumber contains 48 times more Sodium than Red leaf lettuce. Pickled cucumber contains 1208mg of Sodium, while Red leaf lettuce contains 25mg.

Pickles, cucumber, sour and Lettuce, red leaf, raw types were used in this article.

Infographic

Pickled cucumber vs Red leaf lettuce infographic
Infographic link

Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
1
:
9
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Copper +203.6%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +713%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Manganese +1745.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Pickled cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Red leaf lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Contains more Copper +203.6%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +713%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Manganese +1745.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
0
:
10
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Vitamin A +3822.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +198.5%
Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Contains more Vitamin A +3822.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +198.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
1
:
3
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Other +469.1%
Contains more Protein +303%
Equal in Fats - 0.22
Equal in Carbs - 2.26
Equal in Water - 95.64
Pickled cucumber
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Red leaf lettuce
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Other +469.1%
Contains more Protein +303%
Equal in Fats - 0.22
Equal in Carbs - 2.26
Equal in Water - 95.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
1
:
2
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Pickled cucumber
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Red leaf lettuce
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pickled cucumber Red leaf lettuce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickled cucumber Red leaf lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 1.06g 1.36g Red leaf lettuce
Protein 0.33g 1.33g Red leaf lettuce
Fats 0.2g 0.22g Red leaf lettuce
Carbs 2.26g 2.26g
Calories 11kcal 16kcal Red leaf lettuce
Fructose 0.28g Red leaf lettuce
Sugar 1.06g 0.48g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 1.2g 0.9g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 0mg 33mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 0.4mg 1.2mg Red leaf lettuce
Magnesium 4mg 12mg Red leaf lettuce
Phosphorus 14mg 28mg Red leaf lettuce
Potassium 23mg 187mg Red leaf lettuce
Sodium 1208mg 25mg Red leaf lettuce
Zinc 0.02mg 0.2mg Red leaf lettuce
Copper 0.085mg 0.028mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.011mg 0.203mg Red leaf lettuce
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 191IU 7492IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 375µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.15mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin C 1mg 3.7mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.064mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.077mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.321mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 0.144mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.1mg Red leaf lettuce
Folate 1µg 36µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin K 47µg 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.022mg Red leaf lettuce
Threonine 0.009mg 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0.038mg Red leaf lettuce
Leucine 0.014mg 0.07mg Red leaf lettuce
Lysine 0.014mg 0.045mg Red leaf lettuce
Methionine 0.003mg 0.016mg Red leaf lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.067mg Red leaf lettuce
Valine 0.011mg 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Histidine 0.005mg 0.019mg Red leaf lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.017g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.005g Red leaf lettuce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.072g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pickled cucumber Red leaf lettuce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber vs Cucumber
Cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber vs Rosemary
Rosemary
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber vs Parsley
Parsley
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce vs Lettuce
Lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce vs Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce vs Kale raw
Kale raw

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pickled cucumber
76%
Red leaf lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
14%
Red leaf lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 1183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/nutrients
  2. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.